{"product_id":"9781408858202","title":"The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski","description":"THE FIRST BOOK IN THE HEART-STOPPING WINNER'S TRILOGY:  an irresistible story of forbidden romance and class warfare`Every line in The Winner's Curse is beautifully written. The story is masterfully plotted. The characters' dilemmas fascinated me and tore at my heart. I loved it. I want more.' Kristin Cashore, author of the Graceling Realm booksWinning what you want may cost you everything you love.   As a general's daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. Kestrel has other ideas.   One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in Arin, a young slave up for auction. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him - and for a sensational price that sets the society gossips talking. It's not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin. But he, too, has a secret and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for him is much higher than she ever could have imagined. The first novel in a stunning trilogy, The Winner's Curse is a story of romance, rumours and rebellion, where dirty secrets and careless alliances can be deadly - and everything is at stake.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299401576821,"sku":"9781408858202","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781408858202.jpg?v=1762785429","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781408858202","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}